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Description: This rare antique engraving originates from: 'Historiae Naturalis. De Piscibus Et Cetis Libri V.' (Volume 5 of Historiae Naturalis.) by John Johnston, published in Frankfurt by Matthias Merian in 1657.
Artists and Engravers: John Johnston (or Johnstone, 1603-1675) was a descendant of a Scottish family. Born in Sambter, Poland, he studied extensively at the famous universities of the day, including St. Andrews, Scotland, Cambridge & Leiden. After many years traveling in Europe, he settled in Silesia. Matthaus Merian was a leading German engraver of the day, from a prominent family of engravers and artists, and the father of Maria Merian.
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Subject: Tab XXXII: This plate shows fish species; 1. Taiasica - 2. Paru - 3. Guaperua - 4. Pudiano Vermelli - 5. Pudiano Verde - 6. Iuurucapeba itaiara - 7. Iaguaraca - 8. Carauna - 9. Guatuoupa iuba - 10. Tamoata - 11. Acara Pinima - 12. Pieapixauga.
Condition: Very good, given age. Some soiling in the margin corners. General age related toning and minimal staining. Please study scan carefully.
Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 22.5 x 36 cm. The image size is ca. 18 x 30 cm.
Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 8.9 x 14.2 inch. The image size is ca. 7.1 x 11.8 inch.
Medium: Engraving on a hand laid (verge) type paper.
Location: A102-16
SKU: TPC 23740.1
Section: JONSTON-MERIAN-1657
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